The Duke of York, Elton

The Duke of York fits nicely in a bracket with the Barley Mow at Kirk Ireton - pubs run by families with little attention to the fads of the modern world. It doesn't open till 8.30 - there's no need when there's only three regulars. It only offered one beer (Marston's Burton Bitter) which was perfectly palatable without being very flavoursome. There's also an eclectic mixture of other stuff, displayed above the bar in bottles and cans. The open fire was welcoming and the fantastic fireplace quite imposing. The landlady was kindly, although slightly hard of hearing. Worth a visit if you're passing at an appropriate hour.